Dylan McDonald
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Former Cryptologic Language Analyst with the United States Air Force, adept at leveraging advanced software tools for data analysis and intelligence insights. Proven track record in effective communication and collaborative problem-solving, successfully training personnel and generating impactful reports that enhanced mission success. Committed to continuous improvement in analytic workflows. Seeking to transfer skills into an exciting new field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cryptologic Language Analyst
United States Air Force
Fort George G. Meade, USA
10.2019 - 11.2023
- Identified and processed adversary communications using foreign language skills.
- Translated and summarized critical information from intercepted voice and graphic communications.
- Coordinated with external agencies regarding the sharing of sensitive information gathered through cryptologic language analysis operations.
- Collaborated with intelligence teams to provide linguistic insights on targets.
- Utilized advanced software tools for data analysis and report generation.
- Generated weekly status reports detailing progress made on assigned projects involving linguistics intelligence gathering efforts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advances in technology related to linguistics analysis workflows.
- Trained incoming federal employees and military personnel on standard operating procedures for mission success.
Education
AS - Intelligence Fundamentals
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL05.2023
Technical Certificate - Cryptologic Intelligence Fundamentals
Goodfellow Air Force Base
San Angelo, TX10.2019
Technical Certificate - Arabic
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Monterey, CA07.2019
Skills
- Software utilization
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Computer operations
- Data collection and analysis
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Intelligence analysis
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Good Conduct Medal (x2)
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Airman of the 3rd Quarter, 2022, 501st Intelligence Squadron
Timeline
Cryptologic Language Analyst
United States Air Force
10.2019 - 11.2023
AS - Intelligence Fundamentals
Community College of the Air Force
Technical Certificate - Cryptologic Intelligence Fundamentals
Goodfellow Air Force Base
Technical Certificate - Arabic
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
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